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Archive for January, 2010

Chalkcloth Tabletop

Posted in Art, Décor, Furniture, Make It, Reinvent It, Shop It, Tabletop on January 26, 2010 | 1 Comment »

I am so done with rectangular placemats on my round kitchen table.  It drives me nuts.  Just NUTS.  But a standard issue round tablecloth is a no-go either with my two jumping bean boys who would most certainly rip the thing off, dinner plates included, the first minute I put in on. But a chalkcloth tabletop?  I [...]

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Linnea Prints

Posted in Art, Shop It, Walls on January 25, 2010 | Leave a Comment »

The first time I spotted the Linnea Calendar at my local Paper Source, I was instantly drawn to it.  I love woodblock prints, and although I wasn’t sure of the technique that was used, the calendar reminded me of one of my very favorite artists, Sabra Field.  But like most fabulous things I see when I’m and about [...]

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Inspired by Madeline Weinrib

Posted in Floors, Shop It on January 20, 2010 | 1 Comment »

I’ve been in love with Madeline Weinrib’s sophisti-casual rugs for as long as I can remember, but with price tags in the thousands, Ms. Weinrib’s rugs will not be part of my reality anytime soon.  Luckily there are some terrific floor coverings inspired by Ms. Weinrib’s work without the accompanying price. Problem is, my favorite rugs are [...]

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Reconsidering Novelty Sheets

Posted in Décor, Shop It on January 13, 2010 | Leave a Comment »

I usually forgo novelty sheets for my kiddos in favor of classic and cozy bedding, but after flipping through the L.L.Bean Home Spring catalog that arrived in my mailbox today, I think I may reconsider. Um, navy whales on navy pinstripes?  Yes, please. Image credit: L.L.Bean

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IKEA Hack: DIGNITET as Inspiration Board

Posted in Art, Décor, Organization, Shop It, Walls, Windows on January 11, 2010 | 2 Comments »

A recent exchange with my friend Christine — who’s currently redoing her office — reminded me of something I meant to post long ago.  I’m also in the (endless) process of updating my home office into a lovely creative zone, and I needed to find a solution for a long wall that my desk faces.  I thought [...]

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I heart Fred.

Posted in Décor, Organization, Shop It, Tabletop on January 8, 2010 | 1 Comment »

We gave these to my stepmom for Christmas.  Aren’t they great?  I almost kept them for myself, but decided that would be so un-Christmasy. I’ve seen the clever products from Fred&Friends for many years, but this was the first time I bought.  I think this is the beginning of a beautiful friendship. Image credit: M-Cups [...]

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Artist Sophie Blackall and Missed Connections

Posted in Art, Shop It, Walls on January 6, 2010 | Leave a Comment »

Have you heard about the Missed Connections blog?  I hadn’t until I came across it here, but man, is it fabulous. Using posts from Craigslist New York “Missed Connections” as inspiration, Brooklyn-based artist Sophie Blackall has created a series of funny, whimsical and oddly romantic illustrations. She received so many requests for works from her blog, that she now sells [...]

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Blue and White Storage Ottoman from Target

Posted in Décor, Furniture, Shop It on January 4, 2010 | 3 Comments »

Had to make a quick trip to Target today, and I couldn’t help but mosy over to their home décor section.  I figured their new spring items might be rolling out, and I was right.  Don’t you just love this blue and white Jacobean ottoman?   I’ve been drawn to more modern elements recently, but something [...]

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